Originally Posted by f1anatic

Is this the oil filter , by the engine cover ?
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...to-5468614.jpg

Top right front of engine - yes.


Is Subaru doing away with the slit in the hood ?
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...#photo-5468615
and now channeling the air through the radiator grille
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...#photo-5468602

See previous comments above about this - yes.

The engine will run too hot...and it will create problems...Even the air that cools the intercooler will have had a chance to warm up going between by the engine...I hope the STI will have a different cooling solution.

The hood reminds me of Mazda Speed 6

See my comments above about this being similar to the MS6.